Mondays with the Mayor
July 27, 2026: Guests and Topics Discussed
Mayor Lynn Crawford – Recapped his trip to Santa Fe, where he met with state officials to discuss the future of the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
Eric Queller, Emergency Manager – Reviewed the weekend’s weather, reporting that the burn scar received more than 1.5 inches of rain with runoff remaining safely within the riverbanks. He also shared the week’s forecast, noting lighter monsoon activity early in the week with increased chances of storms heading into the weekend.
Heath Dobrovolny, Deputy Village Manager – Announced that the Village has received the first purchase offer on a property participating in the voluntary flood buyout program.
Fire Chief Cade Hall – Reported on his inspection of the Fire Department’s new ladder truck in Albuquerque and discussed upcoming trips to Florida to inspect additional fire apparatus scheduled for delivery.
Levi Beaty, Public Works Director – Provided an update on debris removal efforts in Perk Canyon following weekend storms and announced a planned Wednesday water outage in the Meander area to accommodate water line repairs.
Matthew Baird, Parks & Recreation Director – Discussed the successful Senior League Softball Tournament at Eagle Creek Sports Complex, addressed parking and traffic concerns, and explained why enclosing the current swimming pool is not a financially practical option.
Eddie Ryan, Manager of Events & Strategic Partnerships – Shared updates on preparations for the upcoming XTERRA World Championship, noting that more than 60 athletes are expected to remain in Ruidoso after the event to train at altitude before competing in Hong Kong.
Stephanie Long, Wingfield Heritage House Museum Curator – Highlighted Saturday’s Family Fun Day and discussed plans being explored to relocate a historic cabin from the Upper Canyon to help preserve local history.
Police Chief Steve Minner & Deputy Chief Jason Janopolous – Announced that speed enforcement cameras on Paradise Canyon Drive and at the Junction began issuing citations Sunday following the conclusion of the warning period. They noted that some drivers accumulated multiple warnings during the grace period, including one motorist who received 10 warnings.